Speech-language pathology assistants (SLPA) are support personnel who, following academic coursework, fieldwork, and on-the-job training, perform tasks prescribed, directed, and supervised by a speech-language pathologist who is licensed by the Arkansas Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (ABESPA) or holds a certification from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. There are typically two levels of support personnel: aides and assistants, but the definitions vary from state to state. In Arkansas, speech-language pathology aides (SLP aide) may be utilized in a school setting. Like SLPAs, an SLP aide performs tasks directed and supervised by a speech-language pathologist who holds a current license from ABESPA.

SLPA Training Plan

Record of Indirect Supervision

Instructions for Completing Supervision Forms

Direct Supervision Form 7.2024

Assurances and Agreements

Record of Service Delivery Supervision

ADE Guidelines for Preparation of Proposals 7.2024